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Ms. Stith from New London, TX is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Alternative Seating for an Alternative Classroom

Help me give my students alternative seating to drive learning and partnership in our classroom.

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My Students

I am starting at a new school this year and have been told that my student population is over 70% economically disadvantaged. We are also an extremely rural district that combines students from multiple towns. Their ability to buy supplies for themselves is going to be minimal. I plan on funding most of that myself. However, I want to give them an environment that is inviting and very much "me."

Many of these students live with one parent or no parents (a grandparent or family member has taken on the responsibility of raising them).

I've worked in a district similar to this before, and many of them just need a place to belong. They need a place to feel safe and loved.

My Project

I've been teaching for 12 years and have always had a few random chairs scattered around my room. I've noticed that kids always gravitate to sitting in these chairs or even the floor when given the choice. My students seem to pay attention better and naturally group themselves for work when they are able to move their seating around easier. It's hard to physically pick up a desk and move it, not to mention noisy. When it comes to writing partners, small groups, and even sustained reading on their own, I think alternative seating is a win-win.

Students feel special when they get to sit in alternative seating and often work harder on lessons.

They feel like it's a prize in the classroom: "I got to sit in the chair today, so I have to pay attention." What if everyone had a special chair where they felt comfortable and special for that 45 minutes? The classroom would still utilize conventional desks for part of the day, but when it came time for group activities or even individualized reading, it could serve as a motivator to get students reading on their own.

Provisions would be made for students who need to move around, students who need to sit, and students who need to stand. It would take time and lots of practice from the class, but eventually everyone would have an ideal work space based on their needs.

Ms. Stith West Rusk High School Grades 9-12

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New London, TX View local requests

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

130 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
DHP Emily Futon Couch Bed, Modern Sofa Design Includes Sturdy Chrome Legs and Rich Linen Upholstery, Grey • Amazon Business $179.99 1 $179.99
BarleyHome Mobile Stand Up Desk, Adjustable Laptop Desk with Wheels Home Office Workstation, Rolling Table Laptop Cart for Standing or Sitting, Black • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Sundale Outdoor Indoor Adjustable Soft-Brushed Polyester Cord Five-Position Multiangle Folding Chair (Grey) • Amazon Business $54.99 1 $54.99
KingCamp Moon Saucer Camping Chair Cup Holder Steel Frame Folding Padded Round Portable Stable with Carry Bag • Amazon Business $54.99 1 $54.99
Urban Shop Oversized Saucer Chair, Black • Amazon Business $49.00 1 $49.00
Exercise Ball for Yoga, Balance, Stability from SmarterLife - Fitness, Pilates, Birthing, Therapy, Office Ball Chair and Flexible Seating | Anti Burst, Non Slip | + Workout Ball Guide (Purple, 65 cm) • Amazon Business $22.97 1 $22.97
Exercise Ball for Yoga, Balance, Stability from SmarterLife - Fitness, Pilates, Birthing, Therapy, Office Ball Chair, Classroom Flexible Seating - Anti Burst, No Slip, Workout Guide (Lime, 55 cm) • Amazon Business $19.97 1 $19.97

Materials cost

$441.90

Vendor shipping charges

 $29.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$507.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.56

Total project goal

$597.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $597.09

1 Donor

-$597.09

Donations toward project cost

-$507.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$89.56

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